Shelby Valley scored 3 runs in the third inning to to take a 3-0 lead before Lawrence Co. answered right back with a four spot capped off by a 2 RBI single by Ashley Hayes to take a 4-3 lead.
The Lady Wildcats took a 5-4 lead in the fifth but gave the lead right back to the Lady Dawgs 6-5 in the bottom of the inning.
Shelby Valley tied it at 6 in the sixth inning before taking the lead in the seventh and advancing to the semifinals.
Ashley Hayes drove in three runs for the Lady Bulldogs, Halli Caudill returned to the lineup with a hit, 3 stolen bases and 2 runs scored, Kensley Feltner singled and drove in one plus scored a run, Mackenzie Methax singled and scored, Abby Fletcher and Lillian Kinser both singled, Amber Triplett and Savanah Wright both scored a run.
Shelby Valley will play Pike Co. Central Tuesday at 6:00 after the Lady Hawks beat Paintsville in the first game of the day 3-1.
Lawrence Co. Head Coach Kenny Horn
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… It’s been a great year. We exceeding everyone’s expectations this year. A lot of people said we wouldn’t win 10 games. So to win 26 games, a District Championship it’s been a blast. This team has been through a bunch this year with injuries and hospital visits.
“… We didn’t play our best today but give them credit they played well and won the ballgame. I’m glad the last play was on me I took a chance and it was a close play.”
“… You don’t have seniors like Amber and Abby very often. We are going to miss them a ton. They have both been an asset to us for a long time. Abby is the best catcher that I have ever had and I know that’s tough to say because I have had a few. We are almost in tune when the game is going on. With Amber whatever position I ask her to play she doesn’t bat an eye she always gives 100%. Very dedicated and the two best seniors I have ever had without a doubt.”
